Best practices of our school

ELECTION (2023-2024)

Election is the process of voting to choose people for varied official purposes. It is the moral and dutiful responsibility of every citizen of this country to exercising their universal adult franchise. In order to inculcate and imbibe the spirit of voting when students grow up, an actual ‘Election day’ was planned and executed in a thorough professional manner. The whole school, right from the primary to higher secondary classes, got into the mood of ‘election’. Candidates were encouraged to apply for posts such as School Pupil Leader, Assistant-School Pupil Leader, Sports secretary and Assistant Sports Secretary, House Captains etc.. The students made use of the opportunity presented to them, and exhibited strong leadership qualities which were inside them. Posters were put up, fliers were distributed, campaigns were conducted and promises were made, all leading up to the ‘Election Day’. Candidates were allotted with unique ‘Election symbols’ that was used to canvass throughout the school. The school campus became a fierce battle-ground, among the leaders of tomorrow. Students queued up with hopes and aspirations in their eyes to elect the leaders whom they seemed fit. At the end of the day, ballot box seals were removed, votes were counted and winners were declared. This experience would be remembered and cherished by all. For many it was a learning experience and for some it was prelude to their dutiful and responsible future.

The Cabinet of Ministers

The 'Cabinet of Ministers' is a team of high school and higher secondary students, who have volunteered to act as a bridge between the school management and the students. They have sworn an oath to uphold their dutiful and moral obligations by being role models for other students to follow. Along with the School Pupil Leader and the Assistant-School Pupil Leader, they hold key positions such as
 Minister of Transport,
 Minister of Communication,
 Minister of Discipline,
 Minister of Health,
 Minister of Food Safety,
 Minister of Cleanliness etc.
They bring in a new perspective by sharing in their day to day observations about the happenings inside the school campus. They are encouraged to have a meeting once in a month to discuss ways to tackle any present shortcomings and share new innovative ideas to make Zion.Matric.Hr.Sec.School,Sembakkam a better place for the students. This practice will pave the way for bringing up new leaders of tomorrow.

Substitution period as creativity period - a novel practice

During the substitution periods the children are engaged in interesting activities that bring out their innate talents by working in peer groups which would help them to interact with their classmates with 100% involvement and participation that encourages the learning process through creativity.

Reduction of Bag Load

In order to reduce the 'carrying load' of the children worksheets are given for all the subjects which effectively replaces the voluminous notebooks. Children in the bench are advised to carry textbooks only on the alternate days, which also helps in reducing the load further.

Plastic Free Campus

Dr. N. Vijayan is receiving the citation - Goodwill Ambassador from Mr. A.K.Fatah, Director for Plastic Free Tamilnadu

The use of plastic is banned in our school and children are educated to avoid the use of plastic in any form either inside the campus or wherever they go, knowing the hazard it brings to the environment. The eco-club of the school plays a major role in creating awareness in this regard in the community also at large.

Best Class Award:

Best classroom awards make children feel special. The class which excels in every aspect which includes cleanliness, attendance, academic performance, and discipline is given a rolling shield every month. This encourages the students to work together as a team with a competitive spirit.